Kidney Cancer Unfiltered

Dr. Pedro Barata is a kidney cancer expert and genitourinary medical oncologist at the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center in Ohio. He talks to host Annamaria Scaccia about the significant challenges of accessing quality oncology care in rural areas and how socioeconomic factors impact treatment outcomes as well as the role of social and case workers and the importance of building supportive cancer survivor communities. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Raul Chavez is an 18-year kidney cancer survivor with an unclassifiable diagnosis. In conversation with host Annamaria Scaccia, Raul shared the emotional and mental toll of living life in three-month intervals, always wondering if he’ll receive a new lease on life with each scan. Raul described the post-traumatic stress he endured after his diagnosis and being in "survivor mode" during the first five years. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Amy Plaizier has faced not one but TWO cancers in a short period of time - kidney cancer and thyroid cancer. With host Annamaria Scaccia, Amy discussed the challenges of managing her symptoms, treatment side effects, and the lack of research connecting kidney and thyroid cancers. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Mallory Foxx is a kidney cancer survivor and the 2023 Mrs. Black International Ambassador, a title she won while preparing for surgery. In conversation with host Annamaria Scaccia, Mallory's story is a reminder of the importance of advocating for yourself, building a strong support network, and finding multiple communities. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Host Annamaria Scaccia sits down with Kate Zalewski, RD, a specialized kidney cancer dietitian, to debunk common diet myths and misconceptions. Kate emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition plans and how proper nutrition can support your treatment and overall well-being. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Sid Sadler opens up about the importance of social media in his kidney cancer journey. After his diagnosis, Sid turned to TikTok and Instagram to find community, humor, and invaluable resources. His story highlights how these platforms can connect people one-on-one and provide much-needed support. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Join host Annamaria Scaccia as we kick off season 2 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered with a deeply moving episode featuring the Sanders family. Hear from Alexandra Sanders, mother to Andre "Dre" Sanders, who has a kidney cancer diagnosis, about pediatric kidney cancer, the unique challenges of his treatment, and the life-altering effects on his entire family. Visit kidneycancer.org for more support and resources.

Welcome back for season 2 of Kidney Cancer Unfiltered, a podcast by the Kidney Cancer Association. Host and kidney cancer survivor Annamaria Scaccia leads candid conversations with people impacted by kidney cancer to dive deep into the raw, unfiltered stories that often go untold. In each episode, we explore the emotional rollercoaster of kidney cancer and how to come out resilient. Because when it comes to kidney cancer, every story deserves to be heard, unfiltered. Subscribe and join us every week for conversations that matter.For more information about kidney cancer, visit the Kidney Cancer Association at www.kidneycancer.org.